Rome and the Amalfi Coast at Thanksgiving!

 

Early sign ups are a must for this holiday time trip!
          This wonderful Thanksgiving trip is going to be a fun and beautiful way to spend the holiday week! We will be staying 3 nights in each city- the exciting and historic city of Rome and the seaside resort town of Sorrento, so you’ll have time to really enjoy the sights these areas have to offer. We’ll have some organized group activities and we’ll have time to pursue other activities that you’ll want to see and do with others from the group.
               In Rome for 3 nights; we’ll see the Vatican including the museums; the Sistine Chapel with its’ famous painted ceiling and the beautiful St. Peter’s Basilica.  Optional free time to explore Rome-see the Spanish Steps, walk (or shop!) along the Via Dei Condotti, see the Parthanon, or throw a coin in the famous Trevi Fountain while enjoying a gelato!
                Then on to Sorrento, via Pompeii, we’ll spend time seeing the beautiful cliffs and steep hillsides of some of the most gorgeous coastal scenery in the world along the Amalfi Coast including Positano and Ravello.  Also, enjoy a day exploring, on your own or with group members, the many interesting areas surrounding Sorrento…maybe the Isle of Capri. 
              You’ll love this week in Italy---come join us for a wonderful vacation in one of the most visited countries in the world for tourism……..see why it is so popular!

Price Includes all this and more!

• 6 nights accommodations in moderate to first class hotels 
• 3 nights in Rome  at the Massimo D’Azeglio
• 3 nights in Sorrento at the Hotel Central
• Professional English speaking guide throughout from day of arrival until arrival back in Rome.
• Porterage of 1 piece of luggage per person at hotels
• Hotel taxes and service charges
• Singles Travel Company Representative
• Deluxe motor coach with professional driver 
• Rome to Sorrento via Pompeii
• Included excursions & sightseeing listed in itinerary
• Total 6 breakfasts
• Sightseeing, excursions and more as follows……  
• Full day guided Amalfi area drive tour
• Positano
• Amalfi
• Ravello

• Free time in Rome for exploring

• Pompeii Guided Tour including entrance
• Half day guided Vatican tour, including entrance to the
• Vatican Museums
• Sistine Chapel
• St. Peter’s Basilica

Added Value when you book with Singles Travel Company’s group........

• Coordinated single get-togethers throughout the week
• Past and new Singles Travel Company travelers from our years of past cruises and trips
• Opportunity to dine together if  you want throughout the week
• Socializing, dancing, activities with our singles group at local restaurants & clubs if you want
• Roommate matching to avoid the single supplement
• Singles Social Director Host (restrictions apply)
• Meeting new and fun single friends……and so much more!!!

 

 Itinerary 
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Sun.  Nov 21                           USA to Rome
Depart USA airports for your overnight flight into Rome, Italy, for your week long vacation!

Mon. Nov 22                           Rome
                Upon arrival in Rome make your way to our hotel, get settled in and this afternoon (approx 2pm) meet your Tour Guide at your hotel for introduction.   The balance of the day is at leisure to start exploring this exciting city!
          Rome, (“the city of the seven hills”) is thoroughly modern and cosmopolitan and is one of the major European cities that escaped WWII relatively unscathed, so central Rome remains essentially Renaissance and Baroque in character. The Historic Centre of Rome is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Dinner is at leisure with some of your fellow travel companions to experience the local restaurants.
 
Tues. Nov 23                           Rome
                Today we have a half day guided tour of the Vatican, including entrance to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St Peter’s Basilica. The Sistine Chapel ceiling, painted by Michelangelo, is one of the most renowned artworks of the High Renaissance and the beautiful St. Peter’s Basilica is the most prominent building, with its dome, inside the Vatican City.
                Vatican City, officially State of the Vatican, is a landlocked sovereign city-state whose territory consists of a walled enclave within the city of Rome.  It is the smallest independent nation in the world and it is the pope’s official residence.
This afternoon is free at leisure to explore the things you want to see! (B)   

Wed. Nov 24                           Rome to Sorrento via Pompeii
                We depart early for Sorrento stopping at the famous ruins at Pompeii- a partially buried Roman town destroyed and completely buried during an eruption of the volcano Mt. Vesuvius in 79AD.  It was discovered in 1592 and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  After you settle into our hotel in Sorrento, start exploring and enjoying this fascinating city. Your guide is on hand to assist with getting you acclimated to the area.  Enjoy dinner on your own tonight with friends from the group.  (B)

Thurs. Nov 25                         Sorrento – Amalfi Coast
                Today is a full day to enjoy our guided drive on one of the most famous and beautiful coastal areas in the world –the Amalfi Coast-with views of Positano, Amalfi and Ravello. The Amalfi Drive (connecting Sorrento and Amalfi) is the narrow road that threads around the high cliffs above the Mediterranean. Renowned for its rugged terrain, scenic beauty, picturesque towns and diversity, the Amalfi Coast is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.         
We visit the town of Amalfi-surrounded by dramatic cliffs and coastal scenery and Ravello- one of the most attractive destinations on the Amalfi Coast. It is a peaceful historic village popular with tourists and famous for its views and gardens.  It perches high above Amalfi overlooking the Mediterranean and has been a destination for artists, musicians, and writers.
           Positano, the most vertically scenic of the villages along the coast, went from an artist’s colony and poor fishing village to upscale resort. The main part sits in an enclave in the hills leading down to the coast. Tourism is the major industry, especially since the 1950’s after after John Steinbeck’s published his essay about Positano in Harpers Bazaar in May, 1953.
          Late afternoon we return to Sorrento.  Dinner is at leisure to enjoy some Italian cuisine and wine with friends! (B)

Fri. Nov 26                             Sorrento at Leisure
           Today is a full day at leisure to explore Sorrento and area! Below are some ideas and your guide will be on hand to give suggestions and assistance. Explore, hike, shop…it’s your free day to see this beautiful area up close, so make sure you research what you want to see!  Things to do in and around Sorrento:
Take a ferry or hydrofoil to the famous Isle of Capri- a breathtaking area of natural beauty in the Bay of Naples. In Sorrento visit--Chiesa di San Francisco-this 14th Century Monastery features a fine cloister with arches and gardens set in the midst of the busy resort town;--Museo Correale di Terranova- has ancient sculpture and antiques housed in a former palace. A highlight is the local art of intarsia, using wood to make thin, nearly flat figurines;--Duomo (Cathedral of Sorrento)-  inside has beautiful ceilings and altar;--Marina Grande- behind here is a typical fishing village, represented by a fusion between Moorish architecture and the local styles;--Museobottega della Tarsialignea (The museum/workshop of inlaid wood) -located in an eighteenth century palace in a room with frescoed vaults and hand painted wallpaper on its ceilings, it has a selected and rich collection of furniture and objects made by the inlayer masters of Sorrento since the 19th century.
After your full day of exploration of the area, dinner is at leisure to enjoy your last night in Sorrento!  (B)

Sat. Nov 27                             Sorrento – Rome with afternoon at Leisure in Rome
Today we travel back to Rome and will have a chance to enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure in Rome.  Maybe take an optional tour with others from the group or  maybe visit The Colosseum and Pantheon or stoll through the historical center and see the Trevi Fountain or visit the Piazza Navona-where the Fountain of the Rivers and the Fountain of the Moor are both by Bernini.  It’s a great area for people watching and enjoying lunch or dinner. Visit or sit and people watch at the most famous Spanish Steps which lead up to the Chiesa di Trinità dei Monti.
Rome is also a great place for shopping with designer outlets and department stores all over the city. Do some shopping near the Piazza di Spagna (Spanish Steps) and on famous Via Dei Condotti.  This area is one of the richest streets in Italy and one of the best streets for shopping and people-watching in Rome.
Dinner is at leisure-a farewell dinner can be arranged for our last night in Italy! (B)

Sun. Nov 28                            Depart Rome for the Home  
Yes, it really is time to go home! Say good-bye to new friends!  Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)

Don’t Forget to Toss a Coin in the Trevi Fountain…………
The water at the bottom of the fountain represents the sea. Legend has it you will return to Rome if you throw a coin into the water. You should toss it over your left shoulder with your back to the fountain.

Price -For lower airfare-sign up early for this holiday trip!
$1599.00         Land only, per person, based on double occupancy
$ 469.00         Want a room to yourself?  Add this price to above double rate. Very limited availability!!!

For Pre and Post nights in Rome-call for pricing.
Airfare is additional and you need to fly into and out of Rome, Italy (FCO).  We will be trying to coordinate air flights to make transfers easier for you.  Please let us know your flight schedules as soon as possible.
Airport Transfers- $ 49.00 for shuttle each way (roundtrip $98).  Please advise your air flights to us asap. 
Travel Insurance-Travel Insurance is highly recommended-information available upon request.
Passport- A valid U.S. passport is required for travel and should be valid up to 6 months after date of travel.  Non-U.S. citizens please check your consulate for required passports or visas needed for travel.
Price does not include- Tips and gratuities to drivers and guides, meals not included in the itinerary, items of a personal nature, phone calls, travel insurance, and transfers if not taking group air flights.
This trip is for the active single that likes to ‘get out and about’ and involves a lot of walking, hiking opportunites and possibly steep terrains and cobblestone walkways.

Fine Print- Rome and the Amalfi Coast over Thanksgiving-Nov 21-28, 2010
Your payment for a reservation on this trip constitutes consent and acknowledgement of all the provisions in this Fine Print listed below and in the Singles Travel Company General Terms and Conditions.  Please make sure you read both of these important pieces of information and call us with any questions.  We need the reservation form with your deposit. Per our tour operator, hotels are always subject to change.  A minimum number of tour participants are needed for a Singles Travel Company representative to accompany the group, however there will be a professional guide.
Deposit of $300 is due with your reservation. Early deposits are very important for this holiday time.
Final payment is due 70 days prior to departure date.  Checks are preferred (payable to Travel Advisors) or credit card.
Cancellation Fees and Refunds     All cancellations must be in writing.  Deposit fully refundable up to 91+ days prior to departure minus a $50 per tour cancellation fee.  Any cancellations at 90 days or within 90 days of travel date – no refund of monies paid. Travel insurance is highly recommended. No refunds on unused portions of the tour.  After airline tickets are issued, airline cancellations are per the airline’s policy/ and or the tour operator if purchased through the tour operator and tickets are usually non-refundable.

 Travel/Trip Cancellation insurance is highly recommended

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